Published: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, December 3, 2012 at 2:48 p.m.

She was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, the daughter of the late Luther P. And Effie Mae Pace Coggins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray King, her brother, Franklin Coggins and his wife Toshi Coggins.

She whole heartedly lived to serve the Lord and was a member of Union Hill Holiness Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Gary King and wife Elaine of Tigerville, SC, Tommy King and wife Sharon of Hendersonville and Grady King and wife Paula of Flat Rock; a daughter, Melba Ballard and husband Larry of Hendersonville; a brother, Raymond Coggins and wife Lessie of Flat Rock; six grandchildren, Melanie Justice and her husband Jimmy, Jeremy King and his wife Kelly, Kyla Johnson and husband Dave, Kevin King and wife Amber, Brittany Conner and husband Hal and Lauren Ballard; ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She had many wonderful care-givers, friends and family that she loved and appreciated. The family would like thank Sunnybrook Assisted Living, Dr. Moffitt and staff, Connie and Kay and to Hospice and The Elizabeth House for their loving care.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Doug Carroll and Rev. D.G. Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm in the chapel prior to the service and at other times will be at her home.

<p>EAST FLAT ROCK— Mary Frances Coggins King, 87, of East Flat Rock, NC passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012</p><p>at the Elizabeth House.</p><p>She was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, the daughter of the late Luther P. And Effie Mae Pace Coggins.</p><p>She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray King, her brother, Franklin Coggins and his wife Toshi Coggins.</p><p>She whole heartedly lived to serve the Lord and was a member of Union Hill Holiness Baptist Church.</p><p>She is survived by three sons, Gary King and wife Elaine of Tigerville, SC, Tommy King and wife Sharon of Hendersonville and Grady King and wife Paula of Flat Rock; a daughter, Melba Ballard and husband Larry of Hendersonville; a brother, Raymond Coggins and wife Lessie of Flat Rock; six grandchildren, Melanie Justice and her husband Jimmy, Jeremy King and his wife Kelly, Kyla Johnson and husband Dave, Kevin King and wife Amber, Brittany Conner and husband Hal and Lauren Ballard; ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.</p><p>She had many wonderful care-givers, friends and family that she loved and appreciated. The family would like thank Sunnybrook Assisted Living, Dr. Moffitt and staff, Connie and Kay and to Hospice and The Elizabeth House for their loving care.</p><p>A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Doug Carroll and Rev. D.G. Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm in the chapel prior to the service and at other times will be at her home.</p><p>In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Meals On Wheels, 105 King Creek Boulevard Hendersonville, NC 28792 or to The Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.</p><p>Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.</p>